Florida Man Paid $150 For 'Full-Contact Experience,' Ended Up Mauled By Leopard
In a case of you get what you pay for, a Florida man paid $150 for a "full-contact experience" with a black leopard and he ended up being mauled.
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In a case of you get what you pay for, a Florida man paid $150 for a "full-contact experience" with a black leopard and he ended up being mauled.
Elections and law enforcement officials detected a scheme that sought to register dozens of dead people to vote in Broward County, though the motive is not clear, according to the county elections office.
The Florida Department of Health reported 339 new cases of COVID-19 and 4 additional deaths in Miami-Dade County on Saturday.
A woman about to give birth and on the way to the hospital had her husband first take her to the county's Supervisor of Elections Office because she wanted to make sure she got her vote in.
Vice presidential candidate, US Senator Kamala Harris will campaign Saturday in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties on the last weekend of early voting.
More than 11,400 workers at Walt Disney properties across Central Florida will be laid off on New Years' Eve, as tourism remains sluggish from the coronavirus pandemic.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidelines for cruise ships to resume operations.
An early voting site on Florida's Space Coast was forced to close on Friday after poll workers tested positive for the coronavirus.
As President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden pull out all the stops to capture Florida's 29 electoral votes, courts in the state capital are preparing for what could be a judicial tangle over the outcome of Tuesday's election.
Reversing historical trends during economic downturns, state college enrollment has dropped dramatically as the coronavirus pandemic continues to plague Florida.
The Florida Department of Health reported 883 new cases of COVID-19 and 9 additional deaths in Miami-Dade County on Thursday. The highest number of newly reported cases since mid-September.
The thought of letting their children do traditional door to door trick-or-treating door-to-door for candy is definitely a scary idea for parents this year due to the pandemic.
Felons who registered to vote in Florida before a major court ruling last month must be allowed to cast regular ballots --- not provisional ballots --- in Tuesday's presidential election, the top lawyer for county supervisors of elections said Thursday.
Hoping to keep a spooky good time from being a coronavirus spreader event, Airbnb is warning against house parties this Halloween weekend.
More than 50 percent of Florida's registered voters have cast ballots by mail or at early voting sites, as turnout continues to surge ahead of Tuesday's elections.
You’re going to want to grab a jacket or sweater before you head out the door in South Florida the next few days as cooler air pushes in. After that, you're going to want to grab the umbrella as rain chances increase this weekend.
It’s a massive holiday tradition to help families in need this time of year. On Wednesday morning, the Latin Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual holiday food basket distribution at loneDepot park in Little Havana.
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence says there’s an ugly side to the holiday season with a 20% increase in 911 calls reporting domestic violence incidents this time of year.
Three members of the same family have been arrested after officials say they stole more than $1 million from a Miami car dealership where one of them worked.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has announced it will sue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after he designated the organization, as well as the Muslim Brotherhood, as “foreign terrorist organizations.”
The Department of Justice said U.S. District Judge Jose E. Martinez imposed the sentence on 62-year-old Marcos Tomas Perez of Miami, who was charged with transporting and transferring stolen goods in interstate commerce in the summer of 2025.
An elderly lawyer was arrested at his home in Buffalo Grove and charged with fraud, money laundering in theft for allegedly stealing funds from the city of Tallahassee, Florida.
A Miami woman was arrested after posing as an immigration attorney and stealing money from a woman looking for help, police say.
A Miami school was placed in a precautionary lockdown after a possible shooting took place nearby, officials say.
Interstate 95 south is closed near Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach after a pursuit, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
The Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
President Trump said Thursday that Canada is no longer invited to join his international Board of Peace, following days of tension between the president and the U.S.'s northern neighbor.
One year after President Trump announced it, the U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Infectious disease experts call the decision "scientifically reckless."
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
